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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1921

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Clara Hamon Murder Trial Reveals Deliberation Claims

Oklahoma case details witness accounts on how Jake Hamon was shot. Testimony suggests Clara Hamon did not act in self defense but with cool deliberation. Frank Ketch and Erret Dunlap describe Hamon pressing Clara to leave town and paying $5,000, with testimony about adjoined adultery and lack of scars on Clara. State seeks to prove Clara Hamon aging 29 at trial start.

Clara Hamon McLean Dunlap Brown Tai Jake Adams Nichols Ketch Randall Kansas City Hannon Keteh Frank Reich Associated Press Ardmore Okla Clara Hemon Jake L. Hamon Mane S. P. Free Oklahoma Hese Frank L. Ketch Erret Dunlop Sem Blair Clara Hamon Mr. Freeling

Addie Ades Adventures Sty Style Potter Drop Dead

Addie Adams narrates a chaotic Poultry Column scene with family banter and wild misread dialogue. The excerpt hints at a humorous family dynamic involving Ade and Dad, a attempt to earn money, and a cliffhanger promising continuation.

Charles Rox Bey Taras Dad

Reds warn Finng not to aid rebels fighting Moscow

United Press dispatch from Helsingfors reports a Bolshevik ultimatum to the Finnish government warning against communicating with Kronstadt the rebel stronghold. News cites defections in southern Russia and Siberia with Petrograd and Moscow intensifying efforts to quell unrest and feed shortages amid street fighting and troop shifts led by Budenny.

REDS FINNG Moscow United Press Petrograd Kronstadt Petro Igrad Tamboff Russia Herbin Omsk Krasnoiarski Clim Budenny Jesus Afloscow Finnish Embassy. Other Sources Stated That Gen. Budenny

Armour Workers May Have Voice In Control Of Plant

Packing house employees across multiple cities including Fort Worth Kansas City Rap Sioux City and Omaha gathered in rain swept mass meetings to decide on continuing work pending strike rate talks. Union leaders urged restraint while warning of possible action if demands are unmet. Wage reductions were delayed to April 11 in St Louis and St Joseph due to state notice requirements.

Page Gnement Packing House Fort Worth Tex Kansas City Rap Sioux City Iac Omaha St. Louis St. Joseph GC. K. Urquhart

Sterling and Marguerite Vaudeville Pair Member Dies

Mrs Babe Sterling of the vaudeville team Sterling and Marguerite died in Gilesburg Illinois at a hotel yesterday from a complication of diseases. Her home is Long Beach California. Her husband from Carlile Illinois fell ill after she performed a week ago and is now recovering. Army nominations including captain bids approved by Senate after debate in Washington today.

Associated Press Gilesburg Ill Babe Sterling Sterling Marguerite Washington, DB. C Wilson Senate

Telegraph Briefs Wide World News Snapshots

Five dead two missing and many injured in a furniture store fire. Bodies of 1,680 soldiers killed in France arrived in New York. Berlin drafts law dissolving civilian guards with Bavaria opposing. Alaska begins wood pulp production at a 20 ton daily plant. Queen Marie of Romania plans a U S visit. Upper Silesia balloting outcome optimism stated. Navy estimates hint at reduced costs. Former Senator Burton and two Nonpartisan league organizers tarred and feathered in Great Bend Kansas. George W Hataman set new tailspin record with 28 revolutions nose first.

Associated Press Richmond New York France Berlin Federal Council Bavaria Washington D. C Alaska Athens Queen Marie of Bon- Maria United States Upper Silesia London Great Bend Kan U. S J. R. Burton Nonpartisan League

Dublin Prison Hangings Stir City as 20000 Pray Outside

Dublin witnesses the execution of six men at Mountjoy Prison for involvement in killing British intelligence officers. A vast crowd, estimated at 20000, filled streets and halted city work as priests led prayers and an improvised altar appeared near the doors. A soldier watched from a rooftop crowd control post, and two of the men faced charges tied to the Dublin assassinations in November.

Associated Prean Dublin 3Six Ars Crown Forces Ireland M Tot Joy Patrick Moran Tiomas Whelan Whelan United States Frank Fieed Lernard Ryan Thomas Bryan Patrick Doyle Here

Financial experts tackling revenue problem

Washington March 31. A 14 point financial program for the Harding administration will be prepared at conferences starting today at the Capitol. Republican leaders inspect tariff and revenue legislation, emergency tariff bill, tax revisions to curb excess profits, and later permanent tariff changes. The plan aims for prompt action with caucus unity if approved by Harding.

United Press Washington, D. C Harding Capitol Senate Committee House Says and Means Representative Good House Appropriations Committee Treasury Mellon House Senate Wilson Iit Penrose

Professor Capps Resigns as American Minister to Greece

Athens reports Edward Capps, American Minister to Greece, has retired and turned the legation over to Barton Hall, with Hall serving as charge d affaires until a successor arrives. Capps, a Princeton Greek professor, is popular in Athens and may return to the United States within a month. His resignation spurs Greek royalists to see a step toward recognizing King Constantine by the new U S administration.

Associated Press Athens Edward Capps Greece Legation Barton Hall Capps Cangs Constantine United States Princeton University America

Wage Cut Goes With Full Time Schedule

Chicopee Massachusetts March 14 The Fisk Rubber company resumes full time operation from a three day week and implements a ten percent wage cut on day and piecework. About 1 800 employees are affected as higher overhead costs under the shortened schedule prompted the change.

Associated Press Chicopee Mass Fisk. Rubber Company

Joint drainage district formed to fix Logan Avenue Road

At a joint Black Hawk Bremer counties meeting the boards authorized a survey for Drainage District No. 13 to improve Logan Avenue Road. The project aims to address poor drainage and winter and wet-weather travel conditions. The district will cover parts of Bennington North Vernon in Black Hawk and Maxfield Jefferson in Bremer counties.

Boards of Supervisors Black Hawk Bremer WD. Johnston Black Hawk County Logan Avenue Black Balk Voice of the People Bennington North Vernon Maxfield Jefferson Bremer County

Princess Anastasia Eating Solid Foods

Princess Anastasia wife of Prince Christopher recovers from a serious operation and begins solid foods. The Greek and Roumanian royal households report daily visits by Queen Sophie, Queen Marie, and Crown Prince George as allied ministers have not yet called on Queen Marie.

Associated Press Athens Anastasia Christopher Sophie Greece Queen Marie Roumania Elizabeth Prince George Marie

Nominations and Senate Action on Treasury Posts

Washington March 14 The president sent nominations for four year terms to the War Finance Corporation director Eugene Meyer Jr New York and postmaster Correne D Vargas at Guaymas Porto Rico The Senate confirmed Elliott W Wadsworth Massachusetts as assistant secretary of the treasury

United Press Washington, D. C Senate Eugene Meyer, Jr New York Finnance Corboration Correne D. Vargas Guaymas Porto Rico Eliott W. Wadsworth Massachusetts the Treasury

Government offers reward for lynchers in Woodford jail lynching

Gov Edwina P Morrow announced a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of each mob member involved in the Woodford county jail lynching of Richard James a Negro. He also removed jailer John H Edgar from office by proclamation.

Associated Press Frankfort, &C Edwina P. Morrow Woodford County Richard James John H. Edgar

Traveler for Des Moines House Killed

G S Ackerman traveling representative of Sheuwerman Brothers suit and cloak house Des Moines Ia died here this morning from injuries sustained when Francisco Sanchez a Mexican stabbed him Sunday afternoon.

Associated Press Twin Falls Maho G. S. Ackerman Sheuwerman Brothers, Suit and Cloak House Des Moines Francisco Sanchez

Germany Appeals to League on Penalties

Berlin March 14 The government sent a note to the League of Nations secretariat protesting the penalties enforced by the Entente for Germany not fulfilling reparations obligations.

Germany Associated Press Berlin The League of Nations Entente

Recovery of $200000 Loot From Toledo Mailbag Heist

Postal inspectors announce recovery of $200000 in bonds from the Toledo post office robbery of February 17. More than $145000 found in New York City, $27000 in Detroit, and $14000 in Philadelphia.

Associated Press Toledo New York City Detroit Philadelphia

Five Heavy Tractors Leased for Road Work

The county board procured five tractors with operators for road maintenance next season. Leased at 3.50 to 4.50 per hour, they join six existing tractor gangs for continuous heavy work when weather allows. Costs charged to the highway maintenance fund.

City in brief fires and social notes from local area

Local blotter reports a seven year old boy Richard Doyen ill with scarlet fever at 2277 Webster Street. Car collisions on Wallington Street with no injuries. B H Wanamaker visiting relatives in Fountain Michigan for the Olden wedding anniversary. Fire alarm due to a chimney at 426 Argyle Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hutton visiting in Egan South Dakota. Zedele symphony quintet entertained at East High Auditorium. Carl White sells Poal room on Commercial Street to J. C. Smith after four years. Nellie McMowan leaves Saturday for Cedar Rapids and southern Iowa visit. Chris Madsen in Waterloo not the federal court bootlegging defendant. another Chris Madsen lives in Cedar Falls. Rev H C Boyd reports daughter Marguerite missing since Friday morning. Sneak thief fails to steal Mrs Elizabeth Miller handbag on First Street East. police notified.

Argyle Street W.E. Hutton Egan S. D Carl White Commercial Street J. C. Smith White Nellie McMowan Cedar Rapids Iowa Chris Madsen Franklin Street Waterloo Cedar Falls Rev H.C. Boyd Bates Street Hurch Marguerite East High Jieft Elizabeth Miller Miller First Street

Light turnout in West district school board vote

About 225 people voted by 1 p m in the West district school board election, roughly equal gender split, with turnout seen as light compared with the 700 voters last time. The 10 mill tax for upkeep is misunderstood, many fearing new construction. seven candidates vie for two seats, while East district shows low interest with 149 votes by 2 pm and a female voter majority.

J. B. Dempster J. L. Marquis Altho West B.F .Swisher Burton B. Wilson Mr. Swisher Mr. Wilson Ire W. Blough Glenn Bown John F. Dietzlang J. A. Brancis Josephine Marquis IH. E. Colby The J. E. Bragdon Alice G. Wykoff J. L. Marnais John R. Anders East

Boy Scout Official Addresses Rotary Club

John H. Piper, regional scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America, spoke to the Rotary club at Black’s tearoom about the growth and aspirations of the boy scout movement. Waterloo realtors discussed the legislature’s refusal to pass a realtor licensing law at their noon luncheon, with advertising on the program.

John H. Piper Kansas City Boy Scouts of Ameri Rotary Club Black's Boy Scout Waterloo Realtors

Kentucky Officer On Way To Take Prisoner Back

A telegram from Owensboro Ohio chief requests extradition for Iva Davis, colored, held on murder charges. An officer is en route to Waterloo to secure the prisoner. Also lists marriage licenses for Eb J Claussen and Inez Susdorf, Y B Shiinglaw and Elizabeth Eberherdt.

Kentucky C. C. Haynes Owensboro Sky Iva Davis Waterloo Lichnses EB. J. Claussen Davenport Inez Susdorf Fort Dodge Y. B. Shiinglaw Gear Rapide Elizabeth Eberherdt Ale CS Oe

Reformers and producers map plan to trim movie content

A New York meeting led by William A Brady and Dr Wilbur H Crafts aims to remove objectionable material from films. Proposed moves include voluntary censorship, consumer boycotts via women’s clubs, contracts with theater owners, and arbitration boards with officials from the M C A and police.

United Press New York Ces National Association of the Motion Picture Industry William A. Brady Wilbur H. Crafts Churen National Association Ben Hampton Crafts International Reform Bureau Dr. Crafts Children’s Courts

Shipping Board Head Narrowed to Two Men

Washington dispatch reports President Harding has narrowed the chairmanship candidates to James A. Farrell of United States Steel and R A C Smith. A Ward Line official, Frank C Munson of Munson Steamship, said after a White House conference today in New York.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Shipping Board James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation R.A. C. Smith New York Ward Line Frank C. Munson Munson Steamship Line White House

Peddicord Pleads Not Guilty in Boies Court Case

W J Peddicord pleaded not guilty before Judge Boies in a Waterloo Iowa criminal court session. He faced an indictment for larceny by embezzlement of 15198.50 from the Union Mill Co on November 8 1920 while serving as secretary and general manager. He resigned last November after irregularities were revealed and attorney Rath Lee was arraigned on liquor nuisance charges. Bonds were set to restrain illegal disposal in three other cases against Chris Madsen John Tiandjis and Tarry Angles.

Peddicords Rath Lee Ilegal Chris Madsen John Tiandjis Tarry Angles

45 Year Romance Ends In Forbidden Marriage Bid

Council Bluffs Iowa March 14 A 65 year old bachelor farmer J C Gibbs plans to marry Myrtie Sanderson from Ceylon India after a 45 year romance. Gibbs has sold livestock and will travel to San Francisco to meet his bride arrival expected this month. Sandersons father once a Manitowoc minister opposed the match urging her to become a missionary.

Council Bluffs J. C. Gibbs Myrtie Sanderson Ceylon India Manitowoc Wis Florence Neb Agso Nebraska Gibbs Rev. G. ©. Sander Los Angeles San Franisco

Binghamton Papers to Publish Under Open Shop

Binghamton New York March 14 publishers of daily newspapers plan to resume regular editions tomorrow under open shop conditions after nearly a week of a printers strike. Pickets lined the plants as labor leaders urged action and a Chamber of Commerce meeting was called to discuss the impact on retail advertising.

Associated Press Binghamton N. Y Chamber of Commerce

New Weed Law Is Before Assembly

Compulsory eradication of unlawful weeds is provided in a measure before the Iowa legislature. The present law prohibits growth of such weeds but broad interpretation and lack of enforcement have hampered control. Milkweed ragweed mustard foxtail aster wild morning glory Indian hemp smartweed and pigeon weed are among unlawful plants. The horticultural department of Iowa State College estimates $25,000,000 annual loss to Iowa crops from unlawful weeds and notes about 250 kinds are classed as harmful. Several eradication methods are urged, including field cultivation weed cutting underground and chemical treatment.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Horticultural Department Iowa State College

Wealthy Shenandoah farmer A A Mitchell missing

Shenandoah Iowa March 14 A A Mitchell wealthy farmer has been missing from his home since March 1 relatives said today No hint to his whereabouts comes as three weeks earlier fires of incendiary origin destroyed three barns and 36 head of cattle on Mitchells farms while he was away on Nebraska business Friends say the shock left him changed and he vanished without a trace on March 1

Tnited Shenandoah A. A. Mitchell Mitchell Nebraska Romé

Train derailment at Agnew injures two

Five Pullmans dining car baggage car and engine of the Chicago and Northwestern Overland limited No 2 derailed at a crossing in Agnew Illinois about 608 this morning none of the passengers were thrown from a berth Conductor John Lewis and a baggageman were slightly injured the baggageman bruised when thrown against a dynamo in the baggage car only the engine and the observation car remained on the rails

Agnew Ill Chicago & Northwestern Railway John Lewis

Mexican labor urged to join Panama protest in Washington

The Guatemalan confederation asked the Mexican Federation of Labor to join Latin American labor bodies in protesting U S military involvement in the Panama Costa Rica dispute. Mexican officials have not acted on the request.

Associated Press Mexico City Mex Mexican Federation of Labor Guatemalan Confederation Washington United States Panama Costa Rica

Oskaloosa Girl 19 Died In Bridge Plunge

Miss Blanche Howard, 19, daughter of Arthur Howard, was killed when an automobile plunged off a bridge near Lacey north of Oskaloosa Iowa. The lights on the machine went out and caused the accident while going downhill.

Associated Press Oskaloosa Blanche Howard Arthur Howard Lacey Here

Sweet bill to unify soldiers relief pushed by White House

Washington report says Representative Sweet and Senator Cummins won Harding support for a consolidated soldiers relief bill. The plan creates 14 regional offices, allows postmasters to collect insurance premiums, and aims to streamline benefits for veterans including compensation hospital care and vocational education. Col. Galbraith of the American Legion backs the measure as a single entry to obtain all relief.

Washington News Waterloo Evening Courier Washington, D. C Sweet Jowa Congress Cummins Harding Iowa White House Mr. Sweet American Legion FE. W. Galbraith Legion Cummins and Col V Galbraith Dirac- Ang Faye Washington House Soldier’ Relief The Col. Galbraith

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Health Boosts

A vintage ad touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a 17 year remedy for women with bowel and liver complaints. Using olive colored tablets made from vegetable ingredients, it promises to normalize action and flush waste, claiming benefits for pale complexions, headaches, and listlessness in men and women. Several lines urge nightly use at 30 cents a bottle.

F. M. Edwarts Dr. Edwards

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Frank Ketch Addie Ade Helsingfors Treasury Prof. Capps Loghnave Princess Anastasia Solid Foods Wadsworth Treasury Des _ Moines Richard Doyen Webster Street Otis Mentz R.& Howe Wallington Street B.H. Wanamaker Fountain, Mich Reformers Producers’ Association Peddigord Boies Union Mill Co Stern Binghamton, N. Y U.S Optical Service OWEET
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